Leonardo Bonucci leaves Union Berlin for Fenerbahce after troubled 4-month stay
Former Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci has signed for Turkish league leader FenerbahceJANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suspended for Tuesday's match Bonucci will not be an option for Tuesday's match against Real Madrid, having picked up a suspension due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Bonucci will have to sit out for the club's final group stage match of this UCL campaign, picking up three yellow cards leading to a one-match ban. The Italian has already missed out on two of the club's past three matches in the competition, so his absence shouldn't affect too much, with Robin Knoche and Diogo Leite most likely being the starting pair in the central of the defense.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Earns bench nod Bonucci (hamstring) is on the bench for Wednesday's contest against Braga.
Impact Bonucci is returning to play after a one-match absence due to a hamstring injury, however, he is on the bench instead of his usual spot in the starting XI. They will be happy to have him back but slightly annoyed not to have him in the starting XI, as he has been one of their most crucial players in the competition, starting in three of the four UCL matches so far. He should return to the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Bonucci (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, Union announced.
Impact Bonucci won't be an option Saturday as he continues to struggle with a hamstring issue. The defender will also be a doubt for Wednesday's trip to Braga, though Union hope to have him back in training before that game. Robin Knock, Paul Jaeckel, and Diogo Leite will be the back three with Bonucci out.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off with hamstring injury Bonucci was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Leverkusen with a hamstring injury.
Impact Bonucci left the match in the 24th minute holding his hamstring and being repalced by Robin Knoche. Knoche would be the man to replace Bonucci in the back three if the veteran can't recover over the international break.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes 11 clearances in draw Bonucci recorded 11 clearancesand one interception in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.
Impact Bonucci had a great defensive outing to help Union Berlin earn the road draw, with a season-high 11 clearances. The centerback also received his second yellow card of the campaign, though. He has yet to keep a clean sheet after eight starts so far.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores penalty against Dortmund Bonucci scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Bonucci scored a penalty in the first half for his first Union Berlin goal. The defender also tacked on one tackle (one won) on top of two interceptions, three clearances and a block.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci hopes Union Berlin success will lay path for Euro 2024 finale
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Union Berlin signs Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci to bolster defense for Champions League
Union Berlin has signed Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci to bolster its defense ahead of its maiden Champions League campaignSEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leonardo Bonucci joins Union Berlin while Bayern Munich left empty handed on final day of transfers
Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci has joined Union Berlin on the last day of the transfer window in Germany but Bayern Munich’s deal for Portugal midfielder João Palhinha reportedly b...SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves to Union Berlin Bonucci has transferred to Union Berlin on a permanent deal from Juventus, the clubs announced.
Impact Bonucci was frozen out at the beginning of the summer and eventually decided to leave Italy to join a team that participates in the Champions League. He should have a regular role once he's up to speed physically, which might take a while since he didn't play during the preseason. He often spent time on the shelf in the past campaign and was no longer a full-time starter. He tallied 15 interceptions, 52 clearances, and 15 blocks in 25 appearances, contributing to five clean sheets and scoring two goals.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Frozen out by Juventus Bonucci has been excluded from the technical plans for this season and won't be reinstated despite his wishes, TuttoSport informs.
Impact Bonucci hasn't been practicing with the rest of the group, and the attempts by his entourage to reverse the decision haven't been productive. He's in talks to leave the club. Juventus will lean on Gleison Bremer, Federico Gatti, Danilo, Alex Sandro, and Daniele Rugani.
AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs one clearance versus Udinese Bonucci had one interception and one clearance and took two off-target shots in Round 38's 1-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Bonucci picked up meager stats, but his side came away with a clean sheet. He struggled to stay healthy and in form in 2022/2023, which limited him to just 25 appearances (15 starts), where he recorded seven tackles, 15 interceptions, 42 clearances, and 15 blocks.
JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes in late in Milan clash Bonucci (thigh) committed one foul in eight minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.
Impact Bonuci saw very limited action in his return from a three-match absence. He could make the XI versus Udinese if he's in good enough shape and Gleison Bremer (thigh) is forced to miss such game. He has recorded three interceptions, eight clearances, and two blocks in his last three appearances.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Bonucci (thigh) is in Juventus' match day squad to face AC Milan on Sunday.
Impact Bonucci is back in the squad after missing his side's last three games with a thigh injury, and he could see some playing time off the bench against Milan.
MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could be back versus Milan Bonucci (thigh) returned to full training ahead of Sunday's clash against Milan, TuttoSport informs, and wasn't mentioned in the list of absentees by coach Massimiliano Allegri.
Impact Bonucci has good chances to be an option after missing three games due to a thigh strain. He has had a limited role this season due to multiple injuries. He has tallied three interceptions, eight clerances, and two blocks in his last two appearances.
MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will retire after contract Bonucci (thigh) has announced that he will retire from football at the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
Impact Bonucci is a Juventus and Italian legend, making 500 appearances in central defense for the club since joining in 2010 as well as earning 120 caps with the national team, winning nine Serie A titles, four Coppa Italias and of course Euro 2020 throughout his career. The 36-year-old has slowed down this season with just 14 league starts to his name, and he announced that he will retire when his contract expires at the end of the next campaign.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up strain Bonucci suffered a low-grade adductor longus lesion in his left thigh, Juventus announced.
Impact Bonucci is set to miss at least two weeks, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs. Considering how slowly he has healed from his various injuries this season, it wouldn't be surprising if he didn't return at all. He has mostly backed up Gleison Bremer (thigh) thus far. If the starter had to miss more games, Daniele Rugani and Federico Gatti would fill in.
MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off with groin issue Bonucci was forced off with an apparent groin injury during the second half of Thursday's clash with Sevilla.
Impact Bonucci was gesturing for a substitution after stretching for a ball and seemingly suffering a muscular issue. The central defender was replaced by Federico Gatti, who is more likely to see consistent starting minutes even when Bonucci is fit.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Defends well in start Bonucci made a block, four clearances and three interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Lecce. He also created a chance in the match.
Impact Bonucci made his first Serie A start since mid-March on Wednesday, and it was just his second time being named to the XI in 2023. The center-back just turned 36 years old and by this point he's more of a backup option to Bremer, Danilo, Alex Sandro and Federico Gatti in Juve's back-three.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unused versus Lazio Bonucci (lower leg) didn't play in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Lazio.
Impact Bonucci was available after being in and out of the squad list in the past three games but didn't get minutes. If he stays healthy, he'll get a chance when the coach will decide to give Gleison Bremer a breather. He has posted two key passes, two tackles (one won), one interception, and seven blocks in his last six appearances (one start).
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available versus Lazio Bonucci (tibia) has been included in Juventus' squad list to face Lazio Saturday.
Impact Bonucci is fit after missing three weeks with a bruise. He has struggled to stay healthy this season, logging just 13 matches (seven starts) thus far, tallying five tackles, nine interceptions, 24 clearances, and seven blocks.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still nursing injury Bonucci won't be available against Verona due to his previous tibia contusion, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Impact Bonucci hasn't managed to shake off a lower leg bruise despite the break and will remain on the mend. Federico Gatti or Alex Sandro will join Gleison Bremer and Danilo in the back Saturday.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unused versus Inter Bonucci (lower leg) didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter.
Impact Bonucci was available after a knock, but the coach went with Federico Gatti, who was in better shape. He'll look to get healthy during the break, but he's no longer a full-time starter. He has registered seven tackles, 11 interceptions, 43 clearances, and 13 blocks in 21 appearances (12 starts), with four clean sheets.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Bonucci (lower leg) is in the lineup for Sunday's match against Inter Milan.
Impact Bonucci is back with the team after missing last match with a lower leg issue. Injuries have hounded the defender this season, only giving him 12 starts in 21 appearances in all competitions, totaling two goals with 43 clearances in that span.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
